Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 7:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 703 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles west of Paradise Hills, or 19 miles west of Albuquerque, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Northwestern Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Ranchos De
Albuquerque, Paradise Hills, Cabezon, Northern Meadows, Rio Rancho
Intel Area and Rio Rancho City Center.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 135 and 154.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
West Central Highlands; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov